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Emergency Call Australia

EMERGENCY CALL AUSTRALIA is the Triple-Zero (000) & Emergency Contacts Smart Phone App that can be downloaded for FREE.

EMERGENCY CALL AUSTRALIA can assist with getting help from Police, Ambulance, Fire, SES, other agencies. Plus you can add two of your OWN Emergency contacts and call them directly from the App.

Directly from the App the user can see a map of where they are including their address and longitude/latitude. The user can then provide their location to the Emergency Call Taker, Personal Emergency Contact or other agency. This may assist with getting help easier, quicker and more accurate

Once the user has completed the call to Triple-Zero (000), State Emergency Service (SES) or Police Non-Emergency the app has the added benefit (if you wish to use it) of transmitting a Text message to two saved emergency contacts advising them that an Emergency call has been made including the address, longitude and latitude.

NSW Rural Fire Service

The NSW Rural Fire Service has responsibility for fire management for over 90 per cent of the state of NSW. The Greater Hume Council area is serviced by the Albury Greater Hume Rural Fire District which is responsible for community safety and provides advice on bushfire risk management, total fire bans, hazard reduction strategies, community education programs as well as volunteer recruitment and training.

The NSW Rural Fire Service is made up of approximately 2,200 volunteer rural fire brigades with approximately 69,000 members. Volunteer brigade members come from all walks of life within the community.

Greater Hume Council has prepared Fire Ready: Greater Hume Shire as a guide to assist residents in preparing for a fire emergency. The brochure outlines daily fire ratings, neighbourhood safer places in Greater Hume and the need for you and your family to prepare a Bush Fire Survival Plan.

NSW Fire Brigades

The NSW Fire Brigades (NSWFB) is the NSW government agency responsible for managing fire emergencies in the major cities, metropolitan areas and towns across rural and regaional NSW. Under the Fire Brigades Act 1989 we also protect the State from hazardous material incidents and by extension of this capability, the consequences of terrorism.

We have the organisational capabilty and resilience to support other government agencies during and after bushfires, storms, floods, landslides, building collapses, earthquakes and other emergency situations.

Township Fire Brigades

Culcairn Fire Brigade

5 Black St, Culcairn

Ph (02) 6029 8202

Fax (02) 6029 8139

Henty Fire Brigade

Ivor St, Henty

Ph (02) 6929 3003

Fax (02) 6929 3623

Holbrook Fire Brigade

62 Swift St, Holbrook

Ph (02) 6036 2255

Fax (02) 6036 3198

Total Fire Ban

On days of Total Fire Ban no fires are permitted in the open. Total Fire Bans are announced by the local media and signs are in place at Jindera, Brocklesby, Walla Walla, Burrumbuttock, Culcairn and Holbrook Council Offices.

Bush Fire Season

The Bushfire Danger period throughout Greater Hume Council generally runs from the 1st November until 31st March. During the Bushfire Danger Period the lighting of fires in the open is generally restricted. Cooking fires are permitted in a designated fireplace unless on a day of total fire ban. The fireplace must be clear of combustible material for a distance of 2m.

Anyone seeking a Permit to Burn, whether in a rural or residential area, must contact the Fire Control Centre on (02) 6051 1511.

Contact Numbers

For emergencies ring 000 (triple zero)

Bush Fire Control Centre:

(02) 6051 1511 - 24 hours

Get Ready for Summer

Southern Riverina Assistance Guide

Rural Support Workers provide support for families during drought and other emergencies, such as floods, fires and storms. This often involves supplying information on what support and assistance is available and who may be eligible, along with help in filling out the multitude of forms. Rural Support Workers can also provide personal support to people who just want to talk. This can involve talking to farmers and their families on the phone, visiting on their farms or talking to small groups of neighbours.

Transport Subsidies

Industry & Investment NSW will rebate up to 50% of the transport costs for movement of:

stock from burnt areas to agistment

fodder to burnt areas

stock returning from agistment to burnt areas

These rebates apply to primary producers in areas affected by fire in NSW, subject to eligibility criteria. Maximum subsidy available is $15,000 per annum. Claims must be submitted not more than 6 months after the first movement.

Injured Animals

If you are concerned about injured domestic animals or livestock, consult your Vetinarian

If you are concerned about injured wildlife, phone WIRES on 1300 094 737